How to get from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

From Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 67 bus from Alewife station to Mill St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Ball Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

40min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6767
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2736
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6767
    Wait for bus
    67
    Turkey Hill Via Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill St @ Bacon St
    ID 7976
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA

The distance between Ball Square Station and Arlington, MA is approximately 4.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ball Square Station) and destination (Arlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 67.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ball Square Station and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA?

    The 89 bus line goes from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station near Ball Square Station in Medford to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till College Ave @ Highland Ave station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Ball Square Station and Arlington, MA by bus and subway is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ball Square Station to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the 89 bus from the Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq stop near Ball Square Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ball Square Station and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the College Ave @ Highland Ave stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Ball Square Station to Arlington, MA costs $2.40.

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